The Greece fullback has joined Roma on a season-long loan from Liverpool.
He told Roma's media channels today: "I'm happy to be here. From the beginning, when I saw that a big club like Roma wanted me, I was very happy. This could be a new chapter for me and my family, so I'm very happy to be here and I can't wait to get started.
“I spoke to the sporting director a couple of times on video, and he explained to me how special it is to play for this club. For my part, I'm deeply grateful to the president, who made my arrival here possible. I thank everyone who played a role in the negotiations and allowed me to come here.
"When a club like this calls you, you don't have to think twice. Everyone tried to convince me to come here, but I myself knew the importance of this club, and I'm very excited to wear this jersey.”
Asked about fitting into coach Gian Piero Gasperini's system, Tsimikas also said: "I remember two years ago with Liverpool, we played against Atalanta when Gasperini was there. I was thrilled to see how he managed the team, especially in the first leg, when we lost 3-0 to Liverpool.
"I think it was the heaviest defeat at Anfield in European competition, so I can say I've always liked Gasperini's style of play and I immediately thought his style of play suited me, because I like to push forward, cross, and try to score. I think he's a special coach, and I've always wanted to come here to train with him, learn from him, and play for him."
He added, “Obviously, I know Serie A; I watch a few games every now and then. I think it's the league with the most derbies, so I'm very happy to be able to start and help the team give their all. Obviously, as I said, I've watched a lot of games, and in Serie A there are excellent players on every team. So I think it's a very competitive league, one I've always followed and which I really like.”